Drug Abuse Therapists in New York, NY

Together we can discover what no longer serves you. Whether you are contemplating change or stuck in a pattern of choices that bring unhappiness or frustration, I work with individuals to help clear the path and reclaim the disconnection to their authentic selves. As a recovery coach with 34 years of personal experience, I provide coaching for people and their family members struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, (recreational or prescription). I believe all individuals have the answers within; they are the best experts.

Video Telemedicine and virtual meetings are preferred. Speak with me from your home, office, or any private location you choose. I treat patients with Anxiety, Depression, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse/Addiction, Opioid Abuse/Addiction. There are medications available that improve these mental health conditions. With careful monitoring and on-going discussion we find the right medication and treatment plan to improve your mental health. With improved mental health there is often a significant improvement in your family, social and work life.

Do you feel that you are "just getting by" or not even that? Have you been experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression or being overwhelmed? Do you feel that you and your spouse/significant other are not "connecting" in the way that you would like? Are you unable to stop self-destructive behaviors such as sexual acting out, compulsive use of pornography, alcohol or drug abuse, eating or gambling? Has a recent crisis made you feel out of control or unable to handle things as you have in the past? Feeling good is important!

I'm a results-oriented, solution-focused psychologist who, over 25 years in practice, have honed my own active, directive therapeutic approach to deliver results in a time-efficient, step-wise manner. After an initial chronological overview, in which we track the origins and development of your presenting symptoms/challenges, we establish clear, achievable goals and map out steps for reaching these goals. Utilizing goal-focused, cognitive-behavioral techniques, I’ll guide and assist you in identifying and overcoming past hindrances to meeting your desired goals, and provide you with skills for maintaining your achieved goals.

Patients that I meet with will receive a full range of psychotherapy services. I provide parenting counseling, relationship counseling, cognitive therapy, group therapy, psychoanalysis, and anger management. Psychotherapy is available for issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse as well as eating disorders, couples therapy, individual and family therapy. HIV pre and post counseling, postpartum depression, court mandated treatment, phobias/panic attack, autism, Asperger, ADHD/ ADD, and OCD are a few of the presenting issues I specialize in with over 40 years of experience.

Vanessa is a solution-focused psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ, MA and FL specializing in Narcissistic Abuse and Cult Abuse, whose mission is to help individuals uncover their true potential and move forward toward all of their goals. Her team specializes in working with individuals and couples focusing on the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, marriage or interpersonal relationship problems, alcohol or drug abuse, low self-esteem, or anyone in need of developing new ways to cope with life’s every day challenges. Go to tellatherapist.net or Insta: vanessareiserlcsw TikTok:vanessareiser

More and more, parents are realizing their children are struggling with mental health. The world today can be an overwhelming experience for many young people and families. If you, your child, or your family need some help, I can be the support you need. Through both my personal experience of going through therapy as a teen and now my professional experience of helping children, families, and parents, I feel uniquely qualified to help children, teens, and families navigate this complicated world.

There are times when life can become overwhelming and stressful. June Burstein provides a non-judgmental approach to guide her clients to understand their behaviors and learn coping skills to improve their quality of life. As a seasoned clinician with over 30 years of experience, she offers support to individuals and couples looking to strengthen their communication skills and cultivate their relationships. Patients will learn interpersonal skills like validation and empathic listening.

My goal is to be a collaborative partner with clients seeking to make positive changes in their lives. Specializing in trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety, I hope to help you successfully navigate life's journeys. Working together through uncertainty, confusion, and feeling "in between" life's roles, we will develop goals and select effective treatments to help you achieve these goals. In addition, I offer couples and family therapy to strengthen my client's relationships. Finally, I provide therapy, supervision, and training for health care providers.

I am a therapist/drug counselor/dating coach that is warm and caring. I start with developing an authentic relationship, then proceed to processing your feelings and thoughts with added behavioral tools. Helping you feel accepted, understood, and supported so we can explore and organize experiences and create new ways of coping. My practice is focused on treating young adults who may be facing challenges in their personal, social, or dating life. Therapy is one way of helping yourself not only with discovering the root causes of your behavior, but also to identify one's truth and inner reality.

Family members often call me to help intervene on a family member and help them start a path to recovery. I have been sober for more than 12 years. I am certified as an interventionist, trained in the ARISE method, and also a certified addiction recovery coach. We can intervene on a family member in a matter of days, and we can start them on successful recovery this week.

Addiction, whether to substances like alcohol and drugs or behavioral patterns such as gambling or an eating disorder, can wreak havoc on individuals and their loved ones. My expertise lies in treating addiction across a spectrum, including behavioral addictions, eating disorders, and mental health crises. Beyond addressing substance abuse, I specialize in tackling the associated feelings of shame, depression, and anxiety. Recovery from addiction and related mental health challenges involves a holistic approach, encompassing the strengthening of mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Therapy is a process of finding a way to abandon behaviors and/or distorted beliefs about yourself that are creating obstacles in your life. Therapy is self-care that can strengthen your inner voice, and help you live in the present moment. I'm here to support you as you navigate life's complexities, whether you're dealing with anxiety, overcoming addiction, healing from childhood trauma, or exploring personal growth.

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Over 24 years, I have had the privilege to work with young and older adults seeking improvement in relationships, job and school functioning, self awareness and overall quality of life by addressing substance use problems. As Coordinator of Substance Abuse Services at Columbia University Medical Center from 2004-2015, I have cultivated a complex understanding of addiction and offer consultations to identify an appropriate therapy to meet your treatment goals. Initially you will provide a history of your substance use. Understanding its pattern and relationship to your mood allows you to become more knowledgeable thus, empowered, in addressing your addiction.

In a world where change is the only constant, it is a known fact that issues, difficulties, and needs will arise. As time passes, these same constants will also evolve. An ideal client is one who can accept change, as we work together navigating the rough waters and to find each client their sense of stability throughout the constant. Creating a client who is the best version of themselves they can be. A created client engineered by his own diligence to find happiness, to find stability, and become a Captain who can navigate through all waters. I will do my best to help you find your best. Your life is yours! Be The Best At It!

“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein

GateHouse Treatment is a private substance abuse center providing intervention and treatment services to those struggling with substance use disorders and individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders. We provide individualized treatment in a small, gender-specific environment. Also, GateHouse offers one of the only comprehensive vocational programs in Nashua, New Hampshire. At GateHouse, our evidence-based practice is applied along with creative interventions. We provide extraordinary individualized care and enable our clients to gain insight into their underlying factors driving addictive behaviors.

The potential for self-improvement and positive growth starts with our willingness to open ourselves to new possibilities. Certain life events sometimes lead us to seek professional help and finding the right therapist you can establish a positive rapport can be challenging. One of the unique attributes that clients say about me is the warmth, gentleness and genuineness of our therapeutic process coupled with an inviting approach to wellness. I believe a significant core element of counseling is the relationship that you and I build as we navigate and explore the challenges that limit or prevent you from meeting your personal objectives.